Karen Lam

Karen Lam
Born Brandon, Manitoba
Occupation Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Years active 2000 - present
Website http://karenlamfilms.com/

Karen Lam is a Canadian director, writer and producer. She is known for the horror film Evangeline (2013).[1]

Life and career

Karen Lam grew up in Brandon, Manitoba. Lam's father, a professor, would show his daughter horror films that she cites as an influence for her work. Lam also lists Gothic literature and Asian horror films as influences.[2]

After receiving a law degree from the University of British Columbia, Lam began working at BC Film. From there she started producing films which lead to writing and directing.[3] Lam's first featured-length film was Stained (2010), a thriller starring Tinsel Korey. A year later the horror revenge short Doll Parts (2011) was released and distributed, which Lam credits for paving the way for Stained to get viewership in the United States.[4]

Evangeline

Karen Lam wrote and directed Evangeline, a revenge horror film based on the Pickton murders, and the Highway of Tears murders in British Columbia, as well as violence against women in general.[2] It stars Kat de Lieva as a university student seeking revenge against those who beat her.[1] At the 2013 Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival the film won Best Cinematography, and for Lam, Best Director.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Awards and nominations Notes Ref.
2010 Stained Director, writer First feature film [4]
2013 Evangeline Director, writer Blood in the Snow Film Festival Award for Best Director
Nominated for Toronto Female Eye Film Festival Jury Award for Best Canadian Feature		 [5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 Furminger, Sabrina (October 29, 2014). "Director Karen Lam directs anger into 'Evangeline'". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. 1 2 Roberta Stanley (2013-06-01). "Q&A with Karen Lam". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Warner, Andrea (March 7, 2012). "Karen Lam rattles bones - and loves it". WE Vancouver (March 8, 2012): 6. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. 1 2 Spiderbaby, Lianne (February 2012). "Karen Lam: Filmmaker of Many PARTS". Fangoria (310): 81. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. 1 2 "2013 Blood in the Snow Film Festival". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. ↑ Barnard, Linda (June 13, 2014). "Horror films showcased at Female Eye Film Festival". thestar.com. Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
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